Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals battling substance abuse and mental health challenges?

NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking a collaborative and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (Night Shift) to join our dynamic residential team, ensuring high-quality patient care for clients in our residential units.

We rely on our Behavioral Health Technicians to provide direct care, supervision, and support to our clients during a critical time in their lives.

Who We Are

NorthStar Behavioral Health is a full-service non-profit behavioral healthcare agency. Since 1976, NorthStar Behavioral Health has been assuring access, safety, and quality to our clients within Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati area.

Every day, we support individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and hope - and we're just as committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive. At NorthStar Behavioral Health, exciting things are happening!

We are building our team as we prepare to move into a new state-of-the-art facility this summer.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay – This role pays $19.57 per hour to start, plus a $0.50 shift differential for hours worked between the hours of 11:30 p. m. and 8:00 a. m.
• Benefits Package, including health, dental, and employer-paid vision, life, and long-term disability coverages – Employees are eligible the first day of the month after hire!
• Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year - We value work and life balance!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - We help you plan for the future!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program – We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Professional Development, CEUs, and Learning Access via Relias - We develop our employees!
• Supportive Work Environment - We lift each other up, celebrate wins, and grow strong as a team!
• Purpose-Driven Work - We make a meaningful impact in our community every day!
• Employee Assistance Program - Another resource to help you personally!
• Employee Discount Program - Save on travel, retail, and other services!

What We Are Seeking for This Role

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification and/or an Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test and Influenza (Flu) vaccination within the past year;
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 15 lbs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Plan and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient information.
• Monitor patient activities and behaviors, promptly reporting any changes to the assigned medical staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and employ supportive communication techniques.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Our hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

7:30 p. m. - 8:00 a. m. Work Schedule: 3 days a week, rotating weekends and holidays